Air Pollution Stunts Children’s Lung Growth, Raises Risk of Early Death

Air Pollution Stunts Children’s Lung Growth, Raises Risk of Early Death
File photo showing a Low Emission Zone sign in London, UK, Feb. 4, 2008. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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British researchers are sounding the alarm on diesel-linked air pollution, claiming it is stunting the growth of children’s lungs and placing them at risk of severe asthma attacks, lung disease, and early death.

The new study based in London also found that even when steps were taken to successfully improve air quality, the changes were not enough to reduce the damage in children’s lungs.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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